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Saturday, 17 October 2026

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Isuzu UTE · Manufacturer news

Isuzu UTE Unveiled as Rugby League World Cup 2017 Major Partner

Rugby League World Cup 2017 (RLWC2017) is delighted to announce Isuzu UTE Australia as the Official Automotive Partner for this year's tournament, to be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand with three pool matches in Papua New Guinea from 27 October – 2 December 2017.

Isuzu UTE · Manufacturer news

Isuzu UTE Takes 2nd Spot in Customers Satisfaction Awards 2 Years Running

Isuzu UTE Australia (IUA) has had its excellent product reliability and after sales service claims validated for the second year in a row in the 2016 Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Awards. IUA has placed second after winner Lexus in the 2016 Car Manufacturer of the Year Award having won the January, October, November and December 2016 monthly awards outright.

Isuzu UTE · Manufacturer news

Isuzu UTE Records Another Stellar Year

Topping its target of 10 per cent growth, Isuzu UTE Australia (IUA) finished 2016 with a total of 23,377 vehicle sales - a YTD increase of 2,393 vehicles. To illustrate the rapid growth IUA has experienced, just three years ago in 2013, IUA’s total sales numbered 10,209.

Suzuki · Manufacturer news

Leader of the pack

Packing in new levels of comfort, technology and efficiency, the new S-Cross is scheduled to go on sale soon.

Suzuki · Manufacturer news

Predicting the future of car design

The evolution of the Swift over the past 20 years reinforces the insight of Suzuki’s design team to accurately predict future trends.

Suzuki · Manufacturer news

Swift wins Gold Star award

The Suzuki Swift’s outstanding value has been recognised by leading car magazine Wheels in its annual ‘Gold Star’ awards.

Subaru · Manufacturer news

top australian Subaru technician set to shine on world stage

In a showcase of technical prowess and automotive expertise, the top five Subaru Automotive Technicians in Australia have once again vied for glory in the 2024 Subaru Australia Technician Competition for a spot in the…

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